Could you fathom being a student at a Historically Black University where your peers think of you as an outlandish person who shouldn’t have basic human rights and is destined for hell? These thoughts are based on approximately six scriptures in the Bible. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 says, “Do you not know that the wicked will […]
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We have different beliefs; can’t we all just coexist?
Peace, love and happiness are three values that are cornerstones to anyone’s religion, but at times it seems like everyone is at each other’s throats. I will proudly proclaim that I am a Christian of the Baptist persuasion. However, I am not as closed minded as many in my faith. When dealing with matters of […]
The truth about homosexuality in the Bible
Over the past few weeks there has been a lot of talk about homosexuality and the Bible. There has been misinterpretation of scripture and taking scripture out of context to benefit others biased view points toward homosexuality. So let us learn a few ways to interpret the bible. They include literal, critical and metaphysical comprehension. […]
Catholic Student Organization hosts meeting
St. Benedict the Black Church of Grambling’s Catholic Student Organization (CSO) held an interest meeting. After mass students fellowshipped and ate with one another as they learned more about the church and the organization. The purpose of the gathering was to introduce new freshmen to the CSO, to help them become acclimated to college life […]
GSU Alphas win highest regional award
Grambling’s Alphas won Regional Chapter of the Year.With zealous dedication, over 20 members of the Delta Sigma Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. drove to the 65th Annual Southwestern Regional Convention in Houston recently. The camaraderie and brotherhood experienced by the neophyte brothers at the convention during the weekend only strengthened their fraternal bond. […]
AKAS hold walk-a-thon
If you decided to take an early walk on Grambling’s track Saturday March 19 you would have noticed a lot of pink and green as the Alpha Theta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha hosted their first Kidney Awareness Walk-a-thon.Saturday morning members of Alpha Theta and supporters of the cause walked the track for one purpose […]
Women’s, men’s basketball teams praised by GSU president
Dr. Frank Pogue held a luncheon at the Assembly Center on March 22 to celebrate the success of this year’s men’s and women’s basketball team. Collectively the two teams were hands down the best we’ve seen in years and Dr. Pogue wanted to show the teams that the university appreciates them for their achievements.”We actually […]
Basketball non-wives
Cackling females, fighting, profanity, and drama (which is everything but wives) is what comes to mind when you think of the television show “Basketball Wives.”The title Basketball Wives contradicts itself. The show is produced and written by Shaunie O’Neal, the ex-wife of Shaquille O’Neal. That’s an ex before the wife, right? For those who have […]
Grambling’s Sigma Gamma Rhos feature GSU artist
The Beta Omega chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. hosted The Night of the Arts in the foyer of Tiger Xpress Tuesday evening.Grambling State art senior T.J. Arvie’s work was displayed. Numerous people attended the event and observed the Ville Platte native’s colorful pieces. Group support was offered by Phi Mu Alpha, whose members […]
Rap legend Nate Dogg: His death was a shock to many
March 14 shocked music industry. On that day West Coast hip-hop legend Nathaniel D. Hale also known as Nate Dogg was announced dead.Long Beach, Calif. newspaper, the Press-Telegram received the news from his family and was the first to report Nate Dogg’s unspecified death. Although the cause of his death is unclear, it was reported […]